The Love I Seek: Reflections on a Sacred Passage

In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Saint Therese of Lisieux entitled “Living on Love.”  I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. The Love I Seek Dying of Love is what I hope for. When I shall see my …

Hidden in the Heart: Reflections on a Sacred Passage

In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from the Shvetashvatara Upanishad entitled “Hidden in the Heart.”  I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Hidden in the Heart The Lord of Love is hidden in the heart Of every creature, subtler …

The Light of True Joy: Reflections on a Sacred Passage

In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Hasan Kaimi Baba entitled “The Path of Love.”  I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. The Light of True Joy Should you wish to behold the face of God, Surrender to Him, …

To Live in Truth: Reflections on a Sacred Passage

In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Swami Ramdas entitled “Unshakable Faith.”  I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. To Live in Truth Give up I and mine. Make no plans. Let nothing of the past or future disturb …

No Greater Blessing: Reflections on a Sacred Passage

In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Saint Teresa of Avila entitled “You Are Christ’s Hands.”  I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. No Greater Blessing Christ has no body now on earth but yours,             no hands but …

It Is Good: Reflections on a Sacred Passage

In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Brother Lawrence entitled “The Practice of the Presence of God.”  I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. It Is Good God knoweth best what is needful for us, and all that he …

The Love in my Heart: Reflections on a Sacred Passage

In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from the Ortha Nan Gaidheal entitled “This Morning I Pray.”  I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. The Love in my Heart This morning, as I kindle the fire on my hearth,             …

Peace: Reflections on a Sacred Passage

In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from the Ortha Nan Gaidheal entitled “Silence.”  I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Peace Calm me, O Lord, as you stilled the storm. Still me, O Lord, keep me from harm. Let …

God with Me: Reflections on a Sacred Passage

In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Saint Patrick entitled “Christ Be with Me.”  I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. God with Me May the strength of God pilot me, the power of God preserve me today. May …